Hello, and welcome to bbc news. Us secretary of state mike pompeo says iran is to blame for drone strikes on two saudi Oil Facilities. Calling it an unprecedented attack on the Worlds Energy supply, he believes theres no evidence the attacks came from yemen, even though Yemens Houthi rebels claimed responsibility. The attacks have caused huge fires, one at the Worlds Largest Oil Processing facility, which may have an impact on the global market. Reports say as much as half of saudi arabias output could be disrupted. Our World Affairs correspondent paul adams, reports. Audacious attacks on the heart of saudi arabias economy. The abqaiq Oil Processing plant one of the Worlds Largest engulfed in flames, attacked by drones. The kingdoms second largest oilfield, khurais, also hit. The smoke visible from space, caught by a nasa satellite. Yemens Houthi Rebels are celebrating. Translation this Mission Comes as part of our legitimate and natural right to react to the crimes of the aggression a
The us secretary of state has blamed iran for the drone strikes on two Saudi Oil Facilities, saying theres no evidence the attacks came from yemen. Mike pompeo accused iran of launching an unprecedented attack on the Worlds Energy supply. The Saudi Energy Minister said half of the countrys Oil Production would be temporarily halted. Houthi rebels in yemen earlier said said they had carried out the attacks. Our World Affairs correspondent paul adams, reports. Audacious attacks on the heart of saudi arabias economy. The Abqaiq Oil Processing Plant one of the Worlds Largest engulfed in flames, attacked by drones. The kingdoms second largest oilfield, khurais, also hit. The smoke visible from space, caught by a nasa satellite. Yemens Houthi Rebels are celebrating. Translation this Mission Comes as part of our legitimate and natural right to react to the crimes of the aggression and its continuous blockade on our country for the past five years. Aramco, owned by the saudi state, is one of t
Whether it has been intercepted or not, but you know, and at the end of the day, there is fire, there is explosion in parts of the airport. The fact that this missile managed to get to riyadh is significant. Mohamad taha of bbc arabic. And in a further development in the region, iran has rejected accusations by the lebanese Prime Minister that its spreading violence across the middle east. Saad hariri resigned from his post unexpectedly, saying he feared for his life. Iranian Officials Say his resignation is a saudi plot to create tension in lebanon and the region. Martin patience reports from beirut. For the Prime Minister of a small nation, Saad Al Hariri has had some very powerful friends. That is because lebanon matters in the middle east. Its a country outsiders fight to control. And today, an extraordinary sign of that. The Prime Minister resigned, saying he feared assassination. Speaking from saudi arabia, Saad Al Hariri fired this warning to iran. Translation i want to say to i
Several senior ministers as well as dozens of former ministers, have been detained in a campaign to stamp out corruption. Crown Prince Mohammed bin salman, whos in charge of the new Anti Corruption committee, appears to have sidelined powerful rivals. It seems the heads of the Saudi National guard and navy have been replaced. Staying in saudi arabia, state media there says the military has shot down a missile over the capital, riyadh. Officials believe the weapon was fired from yemen, where Houthi Rebels backed by iran are fighting the saudi backed government. Mohamed taha from bbc arabic says its clear the houthis intended to cause major damage. And in a further development in the region, iran has rejected accusations by the lebanese Prime Minister that its spreading violence across the middle east. Saad hariri resigned from his post unexpectedly, saying he feared for his life. Iranian Officials Say his resignation is a saudi plot to create tension. Martin patience reports from beirut
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